| Fergus & Geronimo / Funky Was The State Of Affairs |
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| Album: | Funky Was The State Of Affairs | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Fergus & Geronimo | Added: | Aug 2012 | |
| Label: | Hardly Art | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2013-02-16 | Pull Date: | 2013-04-21 |
| Week Ending: | Apr 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 3 | Feb 24 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Oct 04, 2016: | Waste FM No Parties | 4. | Mar 15, 2013: | The Songsmith Show Earthling Women | |
| 2. | Oct 18, 2014: | Music Casserole Funky Was The State Of Affairs | 5. | Feb 26, 2013: | Pumping Iron Wiretapping Muzak Ii | |
| 3. | Apr 20, 2013: | Uncle Steve's Dance Party Funky Was The State Of Affairs | 6. | Feb 19, 2013: | Pumping Iron Funky Was The State Of Affairs |
| Album Review |
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| Sonja L Reviewed 2013-02-16 | ||
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Funky Was the State of Affairs by Fergus and Geronimo Label: Hardly Art Released: 8/07/12 This indie/rock group draws inspiration from 60s British Invasion pop, funk, and garage rock. Zappa-inspired, clearly a satirical band poking fun at indie pretentiousness. Lyric content on the subject of aliens, mind control, conspiracy theories, and other interesting stuff. Sonja L. 2/12/13 1. (0:26) Planet Earth is Pregnant for the 5th Time - Short spacey instrumental intro. 2. **(2:43) No Parties - Fast-paced, steady bassline, tame vocals with fake British accent. 3. (0:23) The Strange One Speaketh - satirical skit 4. (1:30) Roman Tick - Nice solid rock track with some punk influence in vocals. 5. (1:00) My Phone’s Been Tapped, Baby - another satirical sci-fi skit 6. (3:18) Roman Nvmerals/Wiretapping Muzak I - Repetitive rock track, with monotonous vocals and short-lived funky sax solo. Last minute of song is a cool jazzy keyboard solo backed up by synths and drums. 7. (2:05) Spies - Upbeat rock track with indie-like vocals. Kinks influenced. 8. (4:21) Earthling Men - Upbeat rock track with Gang of Four-esque lyrical style. Fast-paced with synth-like interludes. 9. (2:31) The Uncanny Valley - Radio/futuristic noises 10. (1:18) Earthling Women - Alien (chipmunk sounding) narration, jazzy drums and bass. Ends with yelp and squawking sax solo. 11. (2:25) Drones - Upbeat rock track, repetitive lyrics, simple melody. 12. **(1:37) Wiretapping Muzak II - Nice jazzy keyboard/synth riff 13. (1:05) Off the Map - Loud rock track with horns/sax, simple melody, R&B influenced. 14. (2:06) The Roman Stuff is Where It’s At - another sci-fi skit 15. (2:23) Marky Move - Upbeat tune that starts off with a solid bass line and clapping. A lot of squawking sax. 16. **(2:59) Funky Was the State of Affairs - Funky track with solid drumbeat, sporadic yelps, upbeat keyboard riffs, squawking sax solos, and “funky was the state of affairs” chanted by children at the end. Surprising standout. RIYL: Frank Zappa, The Rakes, Gang of Four | ||
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